Brazilian waxing is a method of waxing pubic hair that covers a little more than the bikini area. As wax is the main ingredient, it can be a bit uncomfortable or annoying to apply, however there are ways to reduce the discomfort.
Brazilian waxing is a technique that is applied in many beauty centers, but it can also be done in the privacy of your home with the right instruments and patience. Well, that’s why in a HOWTO we explain how to do brazilian waxing at home so that you get the best results and feel totally comfortable.
Steps to follow:
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Before starting Brazilian waxing, you must prepare your intimate area to avoid damage to your skin. The day of your waxing you must have at least two weeks without removing hair and two days before you must exfoliate the area to remove dead skin that decreases the effectiveness of the wax.
Do you want to know how to exfoliate the body? In this article we show you all the steps you must follow to remove dead skin.
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If you are going to use a waxing kit, prepare it and have everything at hand: take out the wax bands, cut them if necessary and place them close to your reach. Talcum powder applied before waxing helps reduce the feeling of discomfort, so if you are going to use them you should have them within reach as well.
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There is also the option that prepare your own wax, well for this you will need:
Ingredients
- 2 cups of refined sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3/4 cup of water
- Rectangular pieces of cotton cloth (they can be from an old piece of clothing, but it must be clean) or special waxing paper
Preparation
- Combine the water, sugar, and lemon juice in a stainless steel saucepan.
- When it boils, lower the heat and stir the mixture from time to time.
- You will know that the wax is ready when it begins to turn brown and runny in consistency.
- To check, use a knife or spoon, the wax should stick to the utensil. if so, it will be ready.
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Now yes, the time has come prepare the skin for waxing Brazilian at home: wash your pubic area very well with plenty of soap and water. In case you have very long hairs (more than 1 cm) trim them carefully. Do not apply creams, lotions or oils, as they will then prevent the wax from sticking to your skin.
Once you’re done, pat yourself dry with a clean towel, never rubbing so as not to irritate the dermis. If you’re going to apply talcum powder, this is the time to do it.
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To wax you heat the wax kit or the one you prepared yourself. In the latter case, you can reheat in the microwave if it has already cooled down or if it has hardened again. You can test the temperature, behind your wrist or on a piece of the leg, to see if your skin can effectively withstand it. The wax should be a little more than warm, but not too hot because it can cause burns.
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Begin by applying the wax with a plastic or wooden spatula to a small area of your pubic area, on the same direction hair grows. Now use one of the strips, place it over the waxed area and stretch, tearing it away from the hair. If you are using wax strips, the process is reduced to fixing one of the strips in the area to be waxed and pull the band in the opposite direction at the birth of the hair.
Once you have tested your wax on a small area of your pubis and have seen that it works, you can cover larger areas. It is best to use a mirror between your legs so that you can better visualize what you are doing and if the hair is coming out in its entirety. The pain threshold and the skin reaction is different in each person. If it hurt a lot or if your skin turned red, you can wait a bit before deciding to continue.
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When finished, it is normal for small wax marks to remain on your skin. You can remove them rubbing a cotton ball with olive oil, aloe vera, or some moisturizer. These same ingredients are used to apply them throughout the shaved area to calm and nourish it.
Three days after waxing the pubis, exfoliate the entire area to make sure you remove hair that has not yet come out. You can repeat this procedure once a week.
Do you want to know how to wax the pubis? In this article we provide you with all the steps you must follow.
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If this is the first time you are trying to do Brazilian waxing at home or it is the first time you are using wax to depilate, you should first try on another part of your body to rule out allergic reactions. To do this, apply the wax somewhere on your leg (where you think it will not be so visible), pull the band or the piece of cloth and wait a few minutes. If any type of excessive irritation or allergic reaction appears, it is better not to apply it and to try another hair removal method.
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